Beauty Bot Has A New Home!

Hi Beauty Bots - I have a new location!

Please visit me on http://www.thebeautybot.wordpress.com/

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Thanks for all your support!

xoxo
Kesh

Toronto Trend Spotting: Must-have Leggings!

Hi Beauty Bots,

So at my last event, key make-up artist Madeline caught my eyes with these amazing half lace/half polyester tights! She introduced me to a brand that I was not familiar with - Romeo & Juliet Couture. Absolutely love their clothing line - especially the leggings and loose fitting sequined shir

ts. Products are available at Saks and Nordstrom's.

I am excited to follow this brand and to purchase my first pair of Romeo & Juliet leggings on my next trip to the US!

ENJOY!

Website: http://www.romeoandjulietcouture.com/collection.php

xoxo
Keshy

Beauty Bot Back Stage - The Smirnoff Experience Toronto!

Smirnoff Models & Bar Staff

Team Greta Constantine & Moi!

Model Chrissy & I (not my best picture...I was hot and tired ok!)

Chrissy Before The Wig & Full Make-up

Getting Bronzed Up and Air Brushed!

Back-stage Rush!

Red Carpet

DJ Deadmau5

The ARD Loft

Red Carpet - The ARD LOFT

Hello Beauty Bots!

What does Smirnoff Vodka and make-up have in common you wonder?

Well I thought the same thing when I was chosen to be part of the beauty team for this special event. So yes, this time I was working at a party instead of partying! Smirnoff put on an amazing private event on July 19th, 2010 at the ARD Loft on Adelaide Street. The venue was totally unrecognizable as the amazing design team revamped the loft...for a complete "Graphic" experience. This invite-only party brought in the who's who from Toronto - from designers Greta Constantine and Choreographer/Singer Blake McGrath, to MTV's Tika Simone and renowned DJ Deadmau5. Guests were treated to the complete red carpet treatment!

So back-stage started off as a rush - make-up, air brushes, wigs and hot red dresses everywhere! However, our team of make-up artists managed to get through it all and complete the fabulous looks of all the models and bartenders. Key make-up artist Maddie was challenged with task of developing a 50's style comic book look to match the "Graphic" concept...and she did so successfully! All the models were a treat to work with!

Perfect ending to my night - bumping into my absolute faves, the designers of Greta Constantine!

All around cool experience...kudos to the Smirnoff Team, Daneta from Mosaic Experiential Marketing and all involved for a great event.

Enjoy my back-stage pics!
xoxo
Keshy

Note: Some photos provided by Smirnoff Canada.

Beauty Bot Photo Shoot!

Hello Beauty Bots!

It's been a while, I know...things have been hectic lately. I have been "in the lab" so to speak, working on some new initiatives for the blog. I am excited to get them started and I hope you will enjoy it as well.

So I needed some photos taken for my soon to come make-up artistry site. I was very apprehensive to take the photos...I mean - I am not a model! Through a Facebook friend, I was introduced to the amazing Kathy Sawczuk from Hamilton. Her work was amazing and thought she would be perfect for my little adventure. What an adventure it was...Kathy did not disappoint!

I am definitely used to being behind the scenes during photo shoots, but it was a nice change to be the centre of attention!

Thanks to my little sister Micheline who helped out!

I hope you enjoy the pics...some of them are a little "fiery"...you'll see!


xoxo
Keshy

PS - Click here to check out Kathy's site! Her work is phenomenal.

Make-up: Keshy
Eyes: Urban Decay Eye Shadow Primer, MAC Shadow in Honey Lust, MAC Kohl Liner
Cheeks: Cargo Cosmetics Lyon (Rose), MAC Mineralize Satin Finish in Gold Deposit
Lips: Lise Watier in Grenadine

Wardrobe:
White Fitted Dress - Bebe by Kim Kardashian
Purple T-Shirt Dress - Urban Outfitters
Grey Blazer - Costa Blanca
Black Blazer - H&M
Shorts - H&M
Tan Heels - Steve Madden

BeautyBot: Singer Marla Guloien's final photos!

I was excited to do make-up for Marla's upcoming promotional material. The shoot was a blast with an amazing team. I had blogged about it before but here are some of the final shots!

Good luck to Marla this year! Make sure to check out her music - her album is phenomenal and so is her story. This Vancouver native is sure to have a successful career.

SUPPORT LOCAL.

xoxo

Keshy

PS - go visit her site! http://www.marlaguloien.com/

Photography: Nathan Zahorchak

Styling: Karen Carew

Hair: Christal Dimakos

Makeup: KeshyK

Zac Posen For Target - **Sad Face**

Hi BeautyBots!

When I heard about the Zac Posen and Target (aka Tar-Jay) collaboration - I was immediately excited! He is one of my favourite young designers, always impressing me with trendy show-stopping dresses.

I was drawn even more to him once Rihanna really started to support his line - she always looked fabulous. So the line for target launched while I was away in the hot sun and I must say I was disappointed! (I know, I feel so terrible saying it. Sigh.)

The collection consisted of knee length ruffled strapless cocktail dresses, print dresses, pant suit coordinates and knee length shorts. I understand that it was designed for Target, so the pieces had to cater to the masses in order to achieve sales targets but I was expecting a little more flare and fun! Although, I know I sound so disappointed apparently the public didn't. If you go to the Target website, it appears as though most of the pieces are already sold out!

Below are my favourite looks from the Target collection. (www.target.com)

Here's my take: maybe he toned it down a little for Target. I say, let's do it again...let's add more edge, fun and flare!

Zac Posen and H&M collabo?
YES PLEASE!

xo
Keshy

Source: Rihanna Photos (people.com)

Sorry BeautyBots! Be back soon...

Hi BeautyBots!

I apologize for the lack of posts...I am currently taking a mini-vacation on a beautiful island with beautiful people. It is ridiculously hot right now - and I love it. I will have a lot to post on when I am back in a couple weeks.

Stay tuned!

Besos,

Keshy

NADA Shepherd Fall/Winter 2010 3D Fashion Experience!

Held at the Scotia Bank Theatre on Richmond St. in Toronto

Pilar and I ready for our 3D Experience!

Nada Shepherd and I

Nada's tights were phenomenal! These are on my "to-buy" list!

Nada in her 3D Glasses

Pilar and I

Last Wednesday, I could hardly wait to attend one of my favourite Canadian designer's F/W 2010 collection screening. Not only because I love her designs but Nada was showcasing something unique in the fashion world - the first 3D Fashion short film. Upon entrance at the Scotia Bank Theatre, we were handed our own pair of 3D glasses for the experience!

The film featured models dressed as "Femme Bots" and battling in a selected Nada design. Nada explained that her inspiration for the film concept came from China and its focus on mass production...imagining if people became more robotic as the future progressed. She stated that the video game format of the film just seemed "natural" and that it was always in her sights to present fashion in a futuristic way.

Somehow she worked on the film and her collection at the same time - talk about Super Woman. I thought the concept and designs were amazing though the film seemed to be lacking that story line "zinger" for me (sorry, I make up words all the time).

Overall, great job and congrats to Nada for embarking on this. Your Fall/Winter line is truly unique...sharp, detailed cuts with a navy, grey, peach and black colour palette.

Oh, how I wish to dress in NADA everyday!

xoxo
Keshy

BeautyBot Was There: Pre-LG Fashion Week Event in Toronto!

Event Models

DJ Lissa Monet

Runway: The Fifth Social Club

John James Jewelry

Loved her tights!

Me and Yvonne Kai of heydoyou.com
(Loving her make-up and bow-tie head piece)

Shay of heydoyou.com and Tika Simone

Me and Project Runway's Jessica Biffi

Shay, Karen and I

Jewelry Corner

Fashion Show

Fashion Show: Brazen Hussy Dress

Binky of Patent Online Magazine and Janet of Fashionably Yours

Alyssa, Kiran, Allison, Kesh (me), Jyoti and Fae

Shannae Ingleton and PhotoWill

Bonnie of Roxx Jewelry and I

Bomb Shells - Shay & Shannae

Last night I attended a pre-fashion week event held by my girls Shannae Ingleton, Yvonne Kai and Shay Ironmonger in collaboration with Fuze and Amanda Brugel of The Red Carpet Room. The event was a hit with amazing turn-out on a Monday night no less! Toronto fashionistas, fashionistos, media and designers all gathered to celebrate Canadian designers. The event took place at The Fifth Social Club downtown Toronto. Not only was there a runway show but also local jewelry designers displaying and selling their unique pieces. As you know, I am a big supporter of Canadian fashion and this event truly set the tone in anticipation of next week's fashion week festivities!

Shout out to ilovewhatwomenwant.com, heydoyou.com and The Red Carpet Room for a phenomenal event! Get some rest ladies!

RUNWAY SHOW DESIGNERS:
Jessica Biffi, Mulcair, Brazen Hussy, Coccolily, Paris Li, Lizares, Hillberg & Berk, Psalms 91:1, MICALLA, Blair Nadeau, Miss Niya

For the rest of you - enjoy the pictures and happy fashion weeking!

xoxo
Keshy